The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local holiday in the city on June 8, on the occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi.
According to an official notification from the KMC Human Resources Department, the holiday will be observed on 22 Zil Hajj 1446 AH. The day falls on Monday, June 8.
Reports say that the decision comes after an earlier resolution passed by the Karachi City Council to observe the religious event.
The notification has been approved by the relevant authority and shared with all KMC departments for implementation, according to the reports.
Expected Muharram 2026 holidays in Pakistan
The expected holidays for Muharram 2026 have been announced in Pakistan, according to the latest updates.
According to the Islamic date, the first day of Muharram 1448 AH is likely to fall somewhere in the middle of June 2026. This might be on June 16, 2026.
However, the exact date is not confirmed. It will depend on the sighting of the moon and an official announcement by the Central Ruet e Hilal Committee.
The public holidays for the Ashura Day in 2026 are expected to be observed on June 24 and June 25, corresponding to the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
Public holidays are expected to be observed in Pakistan later this month as the country prepares to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year with the arrival of Muharram.
Motorway police issue special guidelines after Eid holidays
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued special safety guidelines for motorists as heavy traffic is expected on motorways and national highways following the conclusion of Eid holidays.
In a statement, the NHMP spokesperson said traffic volume is likely to increase significantly as thousands of travellers return to their home cities after spending the holidays in various tourist destinations across the country.
